Ethnomedicine, phytochemistry, and bioactivities of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae)

• DOI: 10.34172/jhp.2022.52
• Publication Date: 2022-11-03T10:45:41Z
• Authors: Narisya Idayu Moh...; Nurhuda Manshoor
• Keywords: Hibiscus Sabdariffa; Ethnomedicine; Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa L., belonging to the Malvaceae family, has been long used as herbal medicine, food, beverage, flavouring, and colouring agents. This study aims review document evidence regarding potential use of H. ethnomedicine in some countries its bioactive constituents therapeutic properties. The electronic databases were search for relevant information this up March 2022. high usage traditional medicine is due easy accessibility low price. plant often treat intestinal problems, stomach disorders, blood or liver toxicities. contains phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, flavonoids, acids. vivo, vitro, clinical studies provide that possesses effects such antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidants, antimicrobial, antitumor activities. provided scientific statement treating various diseases.